Disclosed is a drone station which allows the center of resonance of a drone to be always accurately aligned regardless of the initial landing position of the drone. The disclosed drone station includes a landing guidance instrument and a wireless charging instrument which is formed on the landing guidance instrument and wirelessly transmits the power to a drone positioned thereon, the landing guidance instrument having an inclined surface which moves the landed drone onto the top of the wireless charging instrument.
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3. The drone station of claim 2, further comprising: a guide member spaced apart from the power transmission coil, and for generating an electromagnetic force to fix the drone positioned on the top of the wireless charging instrument.
A drone station system includes a wireless charging instrument with a power transmission coil for inductively charging a drone. The station further includes a guide member positioned separately from the power transmission coil. The guide member generates an electromagnetic force to securely hold the drone in place on top of the wireless charging instrument during charging. This ensures stable alignment between the drone's receiver coil and the station's power transmission coil, preventing misalignment that could disrupt charging efficiency. The electromagnetic force may be generated by an additional coil or magnet within the guide member, activated when the drone lands on the station. The system may also include a landing platform with positioning markers to assist the drone in accurately aligning with the charging area. The guide member's electromagnetic force complements the wireless charging mechanism by providing mechanical stability, reducing the risk of the drone shifting during charging due to external factors like wind or vibrations. This design is particularly useful for autonomous drone charging applications where precise alignment and secure positioning are critical for reliable energy transfer.
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